A Secret Civil War Spy: Memphis Travel to a Metal Detecting Adventure

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Join Scott and Jen as they uncover a little-known Civil War spy story on the Pruitt Farm near Memphis, Tennessee.

Through family archives, historical research, and an exciting metal detecting adventure, discover how Rachel Prewitt Richardson's hidden role shaped 1862 battlefield strategy—and how you can visit this overlooked piece of Civil War history on your next Tennessee road trip.

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00:00 Introduction to an Untold Civil War Story

01:35 The Prewitt Farm and Its Historical Significance

04:02 The Metal Detecting Adventure Begins

06:34 Rachel Prewitt's Espionage and Family Legacy

11:03 Discovering Artifacts and Uncovering History

27:02 Reflections on History

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